In this conversation, Marina Branigan discusses the significance of connection in her life and work, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and authentic relationships.

She shares her journey from providing operational support to becoming a coach, highlighting the evolution of her business and the role of community in her personal and professional growth.

Marina reflects on the influences of her parents and the lessons learned from their passing, which have inspired her to live authentically and take risks.

The discussion also touches on the value of continuous learning and the importance of creating spaces for connection and support among like-minded individuals.

takeaways

• Connection is essential for personal and professional fulfillment.
• Self-awareness is key to understanding one's needs and desires.
• Building authentic relationships leads to a more fulfilling life.
• Embracing imperfection allows for growth and creativity.
• Community plays a vital role in personal development and support.
• Life experiences can inspire courage and a desire for change.
• Continuous learning enriches both personal and professional life.
• Creating spaces for connection fosters a sense of belonging.
• It's important to allow oneself to experiment and take risks.
• Living authentically is more valuable than financial security.

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Today's guest is a stroke survivor and she shares her journey of recovery and how she has become a coach for stroke victims and their caregivers.

She emphasizes the importance of patience, independence, and finding joy in the process of relearning skills. Jan also discusses the challenges she faced in her relationships and the support she received from friends and the community.

She highlights the need for open conversations about the emotional and physical struggles faced by stroke survivors.

Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to find purpose and meaning in life after a traumatic event.

A stroke survivor and author, she shares her journey of recovery and how she found inspiration in writing children's books and poetry.

She emphasizes the importance of gratitude and celebrating small successes.

She also highlights the role of caregivers and offers advice on how to support them. She plans to continue her advocacy work and become an international speaker, inspiring others to overcome challenges and strive for greatness.

Today we find out what's important to Jan Burl.

Jan's Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/k9HKgJxr2j2Qzh2u/?mibextid=K35XfP

Jan's Website

www.thundercrestbooks.com

Jan's LinkedIn Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-burl-ec-nlp-ma-4476b416/

Takeaways

Helping stroke victims and their caregivers requires patience, independence, and finding joy in the process of relearning skills.

Open conversations about the emotional and physical struggles faced by stroke survivors are crucial for support and understanding.

Community support and the presence of empathetic friends can make a significant difference in the recovery journey.

Stroke survivors can find purpose and meaning in life by embracing resilience and focusing on personal growth. Writing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and healing, even for those who haven't experienced a stroke or trauma.

Gratitude and celebrating small successes are essential for maintaining a positive mindset during recovery.

Caregivers play a crucial role in the recovery process and should be supported and acknowledged.

Language and the way we frame our experiences can have a significant impact on our mindset and resilience.

Jan Burl plans to continue her advocacy work and become an international speaker, inspiring others to overcome challenges and strive for greatness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Mission

05:35 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges

08:27 Impact of COVID-19 and Pursuing Education

10:30 Becoming a Coach and Writing Children's Books

14:41 Mindset, Patience, and Continuous Learning

21:02 Supporting Stroke Survivors: Tips for Caregivers

23:54 Transitioning from Survivor to Supporter

26:38 Becoming a Certified Coach and Future Goals

30:00 Introduction and the Power of Listening

32:45 Inspiration for Writing Children's Books

35:56 Jan's Stroke Recovery Journey

38:08 Becoming a Published Writer

45:19 Quotes and Phrases that Inspire Jan

48:18 Influences in Jan's Life

53:45 Supporting Caregivers and Loved Ones

57:34 Jan's Future as an International Speaker

58:32 Podcast outro (music & Links.mp4)

Today's guest is a house music, dog loving, mum of two.

She is on a mission to ignite more confidence, self belief and joy around the world so everyone gets to show up as their fully expressed selves, with no filters needed.

Today we find out what's important to Nina De Sausmarez.

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝘿𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙯

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-de-sausmarez-%F0%9F%92%83-373a3b111/

https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_nina/

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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Today's guest specialises in social media marketing strategy and digital product launches, mostly online courses and memberships.

She empowers entrepreneurs, focusing on solopreneurs and SMEs, to increase visibility and grow their business through social media strategies.

After overcoming her own failures from a previous business and learning the complexities of social media she now focuses on helping other entrepreneurs avoid these pitfalls.

Her approach is to simplify digital marketing into manageable and actionable steps, ensuring that my clients and community members can achieve their business goals without sacrificing their well-being.

Today we find out what's important to Sorina Dascal.

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorina-dascal-social-media-marketing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sorina.a.dascal/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialclickcommunity/

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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Today's guest is the author of Life is a Cycle - a true story of resilience, solo travel and cycling adventures.

She is a travel writer, the solo travel expert on Today FM, a bespoke travel consultant and hosts guided beach yoga breaks in Europe.

She is a Keynote Speaker on Resilience, Wellbeing & Mental Health and is a Health & Wellness, Addiction and Mental Health Coach who adores working with anyone who is determined to change their behaviour and mindset.

She is also 50 years old, single and a cat lady!

Today we find out what's important to Sinead Kennedy.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙𝙮

www.sineadekennedy.com

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𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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Today's guest is The Success Coach and is a certified career coach and business mentor passionate about empowering women globally to make positive changes in their work.

After a successful 15+ year corporate career, she now helps women create fulfilling careers and businesses. Her coaching programs and resources equip women with the skills, mindset & strategies to build careers they love.

Today we find out what's important to Heather Thompson.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙨𝙤𝙣

Book a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/successcoachheather/discovery-call

Website: www.thesuccesscoach.ie

Instagram: www.instagram.com/successcoachheather

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heathersthompson

"Recipes for Success" Podcast: www.thesuccesscoach.ie/podcast

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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Today's guest has been a Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist for 35 years and trained 7 years ago in Calling in The One and Conscious Uncoupling Love and Relationship Coaching.

She has co-written a programme called Couples Coaching for a Lifetime of Love to help new couples create their relationship on a good footing from the beginning.

She has received a Top 20 Relationship Coach award for 2022 from Coach Foundation and has written for or been the quoted expert on both mental health and relationships in national and international publications – Cosmopolitan, The Telegraph, Marie-Claire, Metro, Redonline, The Express, Women’s Health, Stylist, Women’s Own and Woman and Home.

She host's the podcast, “Revolutionise Your Love Life” and is preparing a TedTalk on “How to Have a Successful Relationship”

She is part of a world-wide network of coaches headed by Katherine Woodward Thomas focusing on raising the quality of relationships and leadership from a loving perspective and is a mentor and support coach in her coach trainings and public workshops.

She is also Co-Director of The Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre in Swindon, UK.

Today we find out what's important to Heather Garbutt.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁

www.heathergarbutt.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-garbutt-44a62b22/

https://www.facebook.com/heather.garbutt.77

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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Today’s guest is a HSP Alignment Coach & Entrepreneur, and is hugely passionate about HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) and empaths expressing their unique magic in the world!

Her work is all about alignment and bringing balance to the depth and intensity of the HSP experience.

She is on a mission to uplift and empower purpose-driven highly sensitive and empathic leaders so they can align with their purpose, unblock their creativity and turn their calling into a reality.

Her focus is on applying the trait of high sensitivity to achieve truly original, creative, and evolutionary contributions in the world!

Sensitivity is a powerful force and is meant to serve a purpose and today’s guest offers an aligned and authentic approach to embodying sensitivity in meaningful ways.

She has been empowering the potential and dreams of others for over 15 years as a certified career, personal and executive coach and she mixes energy work and spirituality with knowledgeable insight and strategy.

Today we find out what’s important to Sinead Rafferty.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆

sineadraffertycoaching.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffertysinead/

https://www.facebook.com/SineadRaffertyCoaching

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚

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